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From 8-Wheel Skating at Age 5 to National Gold in Cycling: Multi-Sport Athlete Pathways in India (2026)

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Most young athletes don't find their best sport on day one. KIBI Sports founder Sagar Rai started in U-14 football in Assam before discovering swimming; KIBI athlete Surya Thathu from Himachal Pradesh started on 8-wheel roller skates at age 5 before transitioning to two wheels and winning National Gold in cycling.

KIBI Sports is a sports business from India with two legs: sports equipment from 257+ brand partners sold through our own ecommerce and international B2B exports, and a sports platform used by athletes, academies and institutions.

Why KIBI Passports Are Built for Multi-Sport Journeys

  1. One Permanent Identity Across 20+ Sports (/athletes): Keep school skating, athletics, swimming, and cycling certificates in one verified profile across 90,000+ athletes verified through sports organisations.
  2. Endurance & Cycling Event Management (/events & /list-your-event): Digitise road races, cyclothons, and skating meets (WhatsApp +91 80502 97151).
  3. Sponsorship & CSR Support for Non-Cricket Disciplines (/matchmaker & /csr): Connect skating, cycling, and athletics medalists with brands and CSR grants (WhatsApp +91 73493 07007).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. KIBI Sports' digital athlete passport (https://www.kibisports.com/athletes) supports multi-sport profiles across 20+ sports — just as founder Sagar Rai competed across five sports and KIBI athlete Surya Thathu progressed from roller skating at age 5 in Himachal Pradesh to winning National Gold in cycling.

Early participation in skating, swimming, gymnastics, and athletics builds balance, lung capacity, and lower-body power that transfer directly into cycling, racquet sports, and team sports.

Browse genuine skates, helmets, protective pads, and training gear from 257+ brand partners at https://shop.kibisports.com (WhatsApp +91 76194 08001).

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